Coorong National Park

Stretching more than 130 kilometres, Coorong National Park protects a string of saltwater lagoons which are protected from the Southern Ocean by the sweeping sand dunes of the Younghusband Peninsula.

A wetland of international significance and important archaeological site, the Coorong is of enormous cultural significance to the Ngarrindjeri people, with ancient mounds of discarded shells revealing archaeological evidence of Aboriginal campsites over thousands of years.

The distinctive landscape is an important breeding area for the Australian pelican and is a refuge for ducks, swans, cormorants, terns, grebes and numerous species of migratory birds.

The park can be explored by the various walking trails, paddling along waterways by kyak, or four-wheel driving along designated tracks and the beach. The diverse number of birds that visit the area also provides ideal birdwatching and photographic opportunities. Scenic campgrounds are located on both sides of the lagoon.

Access to the Encounter and Upper South East Marine Parks are available from this park.

Take the virtual tour of Coorong National Park, courtesy of Georama.

Location

The Coorong National Park is located south east of Adelaide. The southern part of the park is accessible via Goolwa, Meningie and Salt Creek off Highway 1. If you are arriving from the south, enter the park via Kingston.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fees

Fees apply.

Contact Us

Phone: (+61 8) 8575 1200

Flora Species

Coorong National Park flora - alphabetical (116kb pdf)
Coorong National Park flora - family (169kb pdf)

Important Information

This park may be closed on days of extreme fire danger.

Gas fires are permitted except on days of Total Fire Ban. Wood and solid fuel fires are prohibited throughout the year, except on the ocean beach foreshore where wood fires or solid fuel fires are permitted between high water mark and low water mark, other than on days of Total Fire Ban.